2018 BRL to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2861.1594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 2154.0443.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 707.1152 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2808.3059 to the December average rate of 2353.1904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2861.1594 was down 6.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 3064.1082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BRL to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2642.1618, compared to 2345.9842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 296.1776 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 269.5255 GNF (High: 2449.8962 / Low: 2180.3707). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 69.2050 GNF (High: 2395.9499 / Low: 2326.7449).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 163.9349 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2808.3059) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2930.1875), the exchange rate shifted by -121.8816 (-4.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2861.1594 | 2719.2220 | 2808.3059 |
| February | 2844.4960 | 2730.7482 | 2773.7641 |
| March | 2807.3116 | 2708.7023 | 2747.1400 |
| April | 2728.7153 | 2571.0233 | 2647.7274 |
| May | 2568.7079 | 2411.2994 | 2483.7925 |
| June | 2438.3334 | 2316.2283 | 2392.2407 |
| July | 2448.4589 | 2301.6862 | 2370.2050 |
| August | 2449.8962 | 2180.3707 | 2310.3480 |
| September | 2256.0227 | 2154.0443 | 2212.6330 |
| October | 2505.1476 | 2257.5307 | 2417.3464 |
| November | 2469.4198 | 2321.6285 | 2412.1826 |
| December | 2395.9499 | 2326.7449 | 2353.1904 |